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Subtract 54/16 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

90/56 - 54/16 is -99/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   90/56 = 90 × 2/56 × 2 = 180/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   54/16 = 54 × 7/16 × 7 = 378/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/112 - 378/112 = 180 - 378/112 = -198/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/56

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